As a Chinese overseas returnee who lived in Australia for many years, I am often put into awkward situations where I have to decide if I am Australian or Chinese. For instance during the 2008 Olympics, I could never decide which team to support.
Recently a lawyer named Ye Mantian wrote a blog, pointing out that 16 written Chinese characters discriminated against women. The written characters carried meanings that mostly relate to such things as "cheating", "bad" and other negative meanings, and they all share a character component meaning "woman".
It sounded ridiculous when I heard that the World Natural Heritage Park Zhangjiajie in southern Hunan province had renamed its Qiankun Column to Avatar Hallelujah Mountain.
Imported food, a weekly visit to the spa, a professional haircut and massages are a just part of the pampered life - or lifestyle - of Cecilia Ma's two dogs living in luxury in Beijing.
Many people are nervous the first time they see King Kong, a sturdy black dog that looks like a lion. But in fact, the dog belongs to an ancient breed that has a very soft personality inside that lion-like body.
Beijing can be a lonely place. Adopting a pet could be the perfect way to fill that void. But before leaping on the next puppy that comes your way, it's important to do a little research on what type of dog is best suited to your lifestyle.
Beijing authorities may issue a record number of visas to foreigners visiting the city in 2010, after two years of relatively strict visa policies in the capital, the administration of exit and entry of Beijing public security bureau said yesterday.
Motorists are likely to fume after the city indicated it will drive forward with plans to charge more to park in Beijing, with rates likely to rocket as soon as March.
Digging down for more urban underground space is imperative for the city's future development, according to senior officials.
Experienced nannies and technology graduates might benefit first, expert says
A man is in custody and a woman is safe after a kidnap drama unfolded in Daxing on Sunday.
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